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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,542.16, 68,312.93 and 35,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,542.16, 68,312.93 and 35,030.90 is: 52,546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,542.16 : 68,312.93 = 35,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,542.16/68,312.93 = 35,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,542.16x = 68,312.93 × 35,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,542.16x = 2,393,062,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,062,902.82/45,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,546.10

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